Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in Southern Conference (SoCon). For state residents, the average COA is $29,616 when living on campus and $33,022 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $52,872 when living on campus and $56,279 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Samford University | $40,150 | $1,200 | $18,391 | $27,102 | |
| Mercer University | $31,565 | $1,200 | $18,022 | $18,022 | |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $7,661 | $24,012 | $850 | $14,074 | $17,122 |
| Western Carolina University | $4,630 | $8,630 | $800 | $15,735 | $16,235 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $38,508 | $9,741 | $12,153 | $31,774 |
| Furman University | $59,770 | $1,250 | $18,904 | $18,904 | |
| Wofford College | $56,005 | $1,307 | $18,989 | $12,464 | |
| East Tennessee State University | $10,216 | $13,726 | $1,350 | $18,474 | $20,458 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,448 | $18,512 | $1,400 | $16,704 | $16,996 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $21,046 | $52,638 | $1,200 | $13,460 | - |
| Average | $11,095 | $34,352 | $2,030 | $16,491 | $19,897 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Southern Conference (SoCon). The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,095 for in-state students and $34,352 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Southern Conference (SoCon) are increased by 2.36% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Southern Conference (SoCon), Furman University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $59,360 and Western Carolina University has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,000 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Samford University | $38,144 | $40,150 | ||
| Mercer University | $33,380 | $31,565 | ||
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $7,593 | $23,339 | $7,661 | $24,012 |
| Western Carolina University | $4,532 | $8,532 | $4,630 | $8,630 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,570 | $37,370 | $12,570 | $38,508 |
| Furman University | $58,312 | $59,770 | ||
| Wofford College | $54,100 | $56,005 | ||
| East Tennessee State University | $9,706 | $13,034 | $10,216 | $13,726 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,144 | $18,208 | $10,448 | $18,512 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $20,484 | $51,186 | $21,046 | $52,638 |
| Average | $10,838 | $33,561 | $11,095 | $34,352 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Southern Conference (SoCon). The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,349 for state residents and $19,711 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Southern Conference (SoCon) are decreased by -1.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Southern Conference (SoCon), East Tennessee State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,390 and Mercer University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,671.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Samford University | $22,604 | $21,797 | ||
| Mercer University | $17,865 | $14,971 | ||
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $8,546 | $22,676 | $8,614 | $23,329 |
| Western Carolina University | $7,778 | $18,497 | $7,876 | $18,595 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $12,690 | $18,540 | $12,780 | $18,540 |
| Furman University | $14,970 | $14,796 | ||
| Wofford College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| East Tennessee State University | $10,784 | $25,904 | $11,366 | $26,486 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,788 | $18,852 | $11,110 | $19,174 |
| Virginia Military Institute | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,117 | $19,989 | $10,349 | $19,711 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in Southern Conference (SoCon). Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of colleges in Southern Conference (SoCon) is $16,491 when a student lives on campus and $19,897 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Samford University | $13,056 | $5,335 | $21,106 | $5,996 | $5,995 |
| Mercer University | $15,156 | $2,866 | $15,156 | $2,866 | $2,866 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $10,688 | $3,386 | $13,484 | $3,638 | $5,544 |
| Western Carolina University | $12,354 | $3,381 | $12,854 | $3,381 | $3,381 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $9,705 | $2,448 | $22,275 | $9,499 | $9,499 |
| Furman University | $16,504 | $2,400 | $16,504 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Wofford College | $16,220 | $2,769 | $8,360 | $4,104 | $3,552 |
| East Tennessee State University | $10,554 | $7,920 | $10,728 | $9,730 | $7,620 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $12,604 | $4,100 | $12,896 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $11,310 | $2,150 | - | - | - |
| Average | $12,815 | $3,676 | $14,818 | $5,079 | $4,995 |
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